How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT147 - You are not authorized to create new version of this document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 147

• Message text: You are not authorized to create new version of this document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT147 - You are not authorized to create new version of this document &1 ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT147 indicates that a user is attempting to create a new version of a document but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in the context of document management within SAP, particularly when using the Document Management System (DMS) or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user role attempting to create a new version of the document. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow versioning.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include permissions for document versioning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for document versioning are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to document management include:
  
  S_DOKU_AUTH: Document Management Authorization
  S_DOKU_TY: Document Type Authorization
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create and manage document versions.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document in question. If the document is locked or in a status that does not allow versioning, you may need to change its status or unlock it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user attempt to create a new version of the document again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  CV01N: Create Document
  CV02N: Change Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document versioning and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message LCM_DOCUMENT147.